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Fried Chicken Wings Recipe
These fried chicken wings are juicy and extra crispy with a simple brine, coated in buttermilk and seasoned flour, then lightly fried for a flaky crust.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 529 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
FOR THE BRINE
- 6 cups water or enough to cover the chicken
- 3 tablespoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper add up to 1 tablespoon additional favorite seasoning blend, like blackening seasoning or Cajun seasoning
FOR THE CHICKEN WINGS
- 2 pounds chicken wings separated and wing tips removed
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 1.5 cups buttermilk
- 1 large egg beaten
- 1-2 tablespoons hot sauce Louisiana style preferred
- 1 cup flour all-purpose
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon cayenne
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 4 cups vegetable oil or use peanut or canola for frying
- For Serving. Your favorite hot sauce or wing sauce. Try my homemade buffalo sauce recipe. So good!
Instructions
- Add the chicken wings to a large bowl with the salt and pepper, and optional extra seasonings. Add enough water to cover. Cover and refrigerate to brine for at least 4 hours. Overnight is best for the most flavor penetration.
- When you’re ready to cook, remove the chicken wings and pat them dry. Season with salt and pepper.
- In one large bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, eggs and hot sauce.
- In another large bowl, stir together the flour, cornstarch, paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Heat the oil in a large wide pot over medium-high heat to 350 degrees F. If you are unable to measure the temperature, add a droplet of batter to the oil. It is ready when the batter sizzles. Do NOT bring the oil to a boil.
- Dredge the chicken wings in the seasoned flour-cornstarch mixture, then into the buttermilk mixture, then into the flour one more time.
- Fry the chicken wings in the oil 7-8 minutes, or until they turn golden brown, stirring here and there to ensure even cooking. An instant read thermometer inserted should measure 165 degrees F internally. It could take 10-12 minutes for frying, depending on the thickness of your chicken wings. Remove and drain on a paper towel lined plate, or on a wire rack.
- Toss with your favorite wing sauce and serve, or serve naked with the wing sauce on the side. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
529kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
45g
(15%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
145mg
(48%)
Sodium
5539mg
(231%)
Potassium
439mg
(13%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1778IU
(36%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
152mg
(15%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 529
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 529kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 145mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 5539mg | 231% |
| Potassium | 439mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1778IU | 36% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 152mg | 15% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.